The family of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has raised fresh concerns about his declining health condition, highlighting the urgent need for immediate medical intervention to prevent a potentially severe health emergency.
Speaking to journalists on Saturday, the family spokesperson, Prince Emmanuel Kanu, expressed deep concern about Nnamdi Kanu’s health and the circumstances surrounding his detention. He revealed alarming details about the amount of money reportedly spent by the Federal Government for each of Nnamdi Kanu’s court appearances.
According to Prince Emmanuel Kanu, “Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has finally become a money-minting venture for a few corrupt individuals in the corridors of power. We heard that the Government spends N800 million each time he is brought to court. Then, we want to know who the beneficiaries of the said money are.”
He further stated, “Our fear is that if it’s true that such a humongous amount of money was spent on bringing him to court any time he is to appear, then it may be impossible to grant him bail any time soon because the cabal benefiting from his continued incarceration may not be willing to let go of their oil well.”
Expressing concern about Nnamdi Kanu’s health, Prince Emmanuel Kanu emphasized, “We got information this morning that he is critically down. He has not been granted access to his personal doctors, and he urgently needs a cardiologist. He should not be allowed to die in DSS custody.”
Nnamdi Kanu has been detained in solitary confinement at the Abuja headquarters of the Department of State Services (DSS) since June 21, following his abduction and extraordinary rendition from Kenya.
The family reiterated their call for the international community to intervene and pressure Nigeria to release Nnamdi Kanu, asserting that he is unjustly detained for advocating for the freedom of his Biafran people.
